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Judge Blocks California’s New Anti-AI Deepfake Election Bill
A California judge has blocked a bill that would punish people who knowingly spread deepfake videos online, saying it’s a threat to free speech.
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads
AB 2839 aimed to label AI-generated content in political ads as "manipulated." A federal judge says the law violates the 1st Amendment.
You could save up to $175 on your California electricity bill. Here’s how
Millions of California residents can save up to $175 on their October electricity bills as part of the California Climate Credit program, the California Public Utilities Commission announced. This credit aims to provide financial relief for customers of Pacific Gas & Electric and other investor-owned utilities during high-cost seasons.
What Gavin Newsom's AI Safety Bill Veto Means for California
While SB 1047 was vetoed on September 29 by Governor Gavin Newsom, 17 new AI bills were signed into law, changing the landscape of AI regulation in California.
Big Tech just notched a huge win in California with an AI bill veto
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed an artificial intelligence safety bill on Sunday, a win for AI heavyweights like OpenAI and Big Tech companies that lobbied against it. The bill, SB 1047, was introduced earlier this year by Sen.
California Governor Vetoes Proposed AI Safety Bill
The regulations on large AI models proposed in SB 1047 received both support and criticism from the generative AI industry.
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft-backed OpenAI, and Meta Platforms, all of which are developing generative AI models, had expressed their concerns about the proposal. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill after the tech industry raised objections,
California’s AI bill was well-meaning but flawed
And, although California’s bill was watered down following intense lobbying from Silicon Valley, uncertainties around its effect on AI development and deployment still remained. One broad aim of California’s bill was to raise developers’ accountability for the misuse of their models.
The lawmaker behind California’s vetoed AI bill, SB 1047, has harsh words for Silicon Valley
The lawmaker behind California’s recently vetoed AI bill, SB 1047, is going down swinging. For months, Silicon Valley debated whether SB 1047 would have a chilling effect on California’s AI boom or would protect against catastrophic harms from advanced AI systems.
Newsom’s Veto of California AI Bill Sparks Debate & Controversies
Governor Newsom’s veto of California's AI bill has sparked debate on AI regulation ahead of the 2024 election, raising concerns.
Column: This California bill is why people hate Sacramento under Democratic rule
A piece of legislation benefiting a pet project of Steve Ballmer is as rank an example of favoritism as you can find in the ...
What’s Next For AI Safety Regulations After California’s Bill Failed
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill that would have established AI safety requirements, but the push for ...
California lawmakers advance bill that aims to keep gas prices from spiking
The California state Assembly approved a bill Tuesday backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking ...
California governor signs bill making insurance companies pay for IVF treatment
The bill would require companies to cover a maximum of three completed oocyte retrievals, a process where eggs are taken from ...
California Senate sets special session date after Assembly passes bill requiring reserves
Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire previously said his chamber “won’t be convening in a special session this fall.” ...
California’s AI Safety Bill Is Dead. The Tech Industry Breathes a Sigh of Relief.
The bill aimed to limit the chance for catastrophic outcomes from misuse of AI. Opponents called it “misguided.” ...
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No more ‘sell by’ stickers. California Gov. Newsom signs bill standardizing food package labels
California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend signed Assembly Bill 660 into law, which standardizes food package labeling. It ...
Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand IVF coverage in California, an election-year swipe at GOP
Insurance companies will soon be required to cover diagnosis and treatment for infertility — including in vitro fertilization ...